"Our cast member was struck as a reaction of a guest being scared," said a park spokesman. "Thankfully, she didn't receive any serious injuries." The Scarywood representative said the matter was "promptly handled by park security."

The man later told the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office that he "flung his hands up, accidentally striking an actor," and apologized for his actions. But the female actor said she wanted to press charges and Scarywood security removed the man from the park.